Clinical Nurse-BU - Hospice - Day Shift - Full-time 1.0 FTE

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to hospice patients and their families. Uses the nursing process and critical thinking to deliver individualized, safe, therapeutic care that addresses patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Coordinates care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; evaluates and adjusts care plans as needs change; and makes appropriate referrals. The nurse also supports patient and family education, end-of-life care, discharge planning, documentation, and care coordination. The role may include guiding and supporting other nurses and team members, delegating care appropriately, and contributing to quality improvement and effective use of resources. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day-shift role, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on an 8-hour shift schedule. Weekend work is required every other weekend. On-call work is not required. The hourly pay range is $64.210–$93.760, with placement based on years of RN experience and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
At least 1 year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience must complete new graduate requirements.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
California driver's license.
Reliable transportation and adequate personal insurance coverage.
Clean driving record meeting the employer’s DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to perform the nursing process, provide safe and individualized care, and use critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate patient care, communicate effectively with the care team, and appropriately delegate responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families using systematic planning and timely communication.
Assess patient needs, identify actual or potential problems, and develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
Implement safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with complex needs and evaluate interventions and outcomes.
Identify and make referrals based on initial and ongoing assessments.
Document patient care comprehensively in accordance with department guidelines and policies.
Delegate and assign care appropriately, communicate expectations, and follow up to ensure delegated tasks are completed.
Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
Support coworkers and help improve their performance and work processes; provide information and incidental teaching to team members, students, and temporary staff.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, advocate for patients, and adapt interventions to social, cultural, spiritual, language, and communication needs.
Provide age-appropriate education related to recovery, self-care, end-of-life care, health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.
Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and teaching with the healthcare team.
Use common equipment and medications safely, recognize inconsistencies in care and potential complications, and manage workload and emergency situations.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Coordinate care provided by other members of the healthcare team and may serve as a relief charge nurse or assist with precepting and professional development.
Teach and mentor others, including supporting families through the disease process.
Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care.